Ettia "Churchill" Pauline Larsen

August 12th, 1915 - October 27th, 2012

Ettia Quintana Larsen left us on October 27, 2012 at the age of 97. While never large in stature, the loss of her huge spirit will leave an impossible hole to fill. Ettia was born on August 12, 1915 to Thomas and Celia Churchill, one of thirteen children. She married Mitchell Quintana on July 12, 1930, and on May 28, 1931 gave birth to a son, Thomas (Tommy) Quintana. Life in those early years was tough. Summers were spent in the Owyhee Mountains with the sheep, and winters were spent cooking for the lambing crews in Homedale. When Tommy was five days old, Ettia took him to the sheep camp and cared for a newborn while tending camp and living in a teepee tent, this at the ripe old age of 15. No wonder she was so tough. In 1963 Ettia and Mitchell divorced. On August 14, 1973, she married Elmer Larsen. Elmer was a breath of fresh air for Ettia, and their shared love of music made for a happy home. Unfortunately Elmer passed away in 1987, and Ettia continued to make her home in Homedale until 2008, when her health forced a move to Trinity Mission Health and Rehab in Nampa, where she resided until her death. She lost her daughter-in-law Deloris in 2008, and son Tommy passed away in 2010. Ettia is survived by her Grandchildren Larry (Ginger) Quintana of Winnemucca, NV, Sherry (Rod) Rhoades and Tim (Nikki) Quintana of Homedale, eight great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren. Grandma made a huge impact on everyone in our family, and on virtually anyone who ever knew her. She was the sweetest, most uncomplaining woman…. until someone messed with her kids. As Tommy used to say “dynamite comes in small packages”, and when protecting her own, she was dynamite. At her request, a private family interment will be held at Marsing-Homedale Cemetery, with a celebration of her life to be held at the Txoko Ona Basque Center in Homedale on November 17, 2012 at 4:00 PM. We will miss you, Grandma. Your indomitable spirit is an inspiration to us all. Condolences may be given at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com Service Information

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Donna Sevy Goff

Larry, Sheri, and Tim: I have so many fond memories of our young lives together and how kind your grandma always was to me. She loved each one of you so much. I can still see her and your mother stopping at the water troughs to wash your dusty faces after we left the Coppie Place. I can remember growing taller than her at a young age which was a big deal to me. I also loved to hear her speak basque to Mitchell or the basque guys. We all grew up in lives that most children now could not even imagine, how fortunate we were. You were all so blessed to have her in your lives for so many years, and I'm certain she felt blessed to have each one of you. My condolences and love to you all Donna Sevy Goff

Published March 30th, 2024

Joyce (Call) Mickelson

Your gramma was one of the sweetest ladies I have met in my life...as was your gramma Zella....You may not remember me but our families have gone back to the Ozarks Hills as friends. George Houston Call, Ethel Call and myself, a Blackman when I lived in Homedale in the 60's and 70's. Your aunts and uncles on the Stout side and my family grew up knowing Missouri, Oregon and Idaho together. Thinking of you at this time and of your mom and dad. Joyce

Published March 30th, 2024

JANIE MUGUIRA

" Dear Sweet Little Ettia," You served your purpose here on earth with all there was to give! As an EXCELLENT example, for all to follow! " I'm sure that GOD was waiting with opened arms and a big smile for his "PRECIOUS LITTLE ANGEL" to come home! ***Rest in peace*** With Love Always, Janie

Published March 30th, 2024

Heather Crockett

Hello, I saw Ettia's obituary in the paper and had to say something. You don't know me but my grandma, Mary Crockett, shared a room with Ettia at Trinity for a couple months in 2008. My grandma would go on and on about her in the best of ways. When I would go visit she would greet me with such a wonderful little smile. She was the sweetest most lovable little lady and I just wanted to say that my grandma, my family and I were truly blessed to get the chance to know her in that short amount of time. Our deepest condolences to her family. Though she's gone, her memory will remain in the hearts of everyone who was lucky enough to know her. Sincerely, The Crockett family

Published March 30th, 2024

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